A survival guide for ER nurses working the night shift

Life can be challenging for nurses in an emergency room (ER). Day and night, it continues to receive patients and assess their conditions for appropriate treatment. The ER can be a hectic place by day. With tons of patients needing immediate help the moment they arrive in the frantic atmosphere, it’s no walk in the park. 

The night shift is no different. The ER is still open well into the night, and nurses have to function with slightly limited resources.

Although the task may be daunting, don’t worry. We’ve compiled a tell-all ER nurse guide that may help you survive the night shift.